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How to get a free trial for Amazon Prime Video in 2025

By Lara Vukelich  |  Last updated Mar 6, 2025 3:46 PM ET
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Shopping on Amazon has become pretty standard in every household across the nation. With a Prime membership, users can get expedited shipping but did you know you'll get access to on-demand and live streaming? With an Amazon Prime Video free trial, you not only get access to streaming this content for 30 days but you'll also be able to shop till you drop with premier shipping speeds and deals as well.

Amazon Prime Video offers sports, drama, comedy and cartoons, making it a great video service for almost anyone. With the NFL Wild Card matchup shown exclusively on Amazon Prime Video this year, you won't want to miss this. You can purchase this video platform as a part of a wider Amazon membership or buy it independently. Both options offer a free trial.

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What can I watch with Amazon Prime Video? 

Amazon Prime Video has a wide selection of movies, TV series and live events. The streamer has movies and shows from major studios and also creates original Amazon content. Popular Amazon Originals include “The Boys, “Upload,” “Mr. & Mrs. Smith” and “The Summer I Turned Pretty.” The streaming giant also gets some blockbuster movies, including titles like “Barbie” and “Oppenheimer” shortly after they leave the theater.

You can also watch live sports on Prime Video. It’s the exclusive home of Thursday Night Football for the NFL and offers all customers replays of select MLB.TV games. MMA ONE matches are also shown on Amazon Prime Video. Plus, you can add NBA League Pass to your account for an additional cost through Amazon Prime Video Channels.

How much does Amazon Prime Video cost?

Amazon Prime Video is included for free with an Amazon Prime membership. So, if you already pay $14.99 for an Amazon Prime membership (or $7.49 for a student membership), Prime Video won’t cost any extra. If you just want Prime Video, the cost is $8.99 per month.

Sign up for Prime Video here

How does Amazon Prime Video’s free trial compare to others?

Amazon Prime Video offers a 30-day free trial, which is very generous, especially compared to competitors. For instance, Netflix has no free trial at all, and Max only intermittently offers a seven-day trial. Paramount Plus and Apple TV also have seven-day free trials. 

Having a full month to try Amazon Prime Video gives you a lot of time to binge entire series, check out original movies and test out the live sporting events offered by the platform. Like all free trials, you’ll be automatically charged at its conclusion unless you cancel beforehand.

How to cancel Amazon Prime Video

You can cancel your Amazon Prime Video at any time on the Amazon app or Amazon.com. From the home page, go to the “Your Account” page by clicking on the “Hello, [Your Name] | Account & Lists” link. On the “Your Account” page, click on the “Prime” button. Go to the “Manage Membership” drop-down menu and choose “End Membership.” 

You can also choose “Pause Membership” if you think you might want to continue with Amazon Prime or Amazon Prime Video again in the future. 

FAQ

Does Prime Video give a 30-day free trial?

Amazon Prime Video offers new and eligible returning customers the ability to test out the service for 30 days, cost free. Make sure to take advantage of this trial and enjoy everything that comes with Prime.

Is Amazon Prime Video free if you are a Prime member?

Amazon Prime Video is included in an Amazon Prime membership. You can also purchase Amazon Prime Video as a separate service if you aren’t interested in the other membership benefits.

How many times can you get an Amazon Prime free trial?

You are eligible for an Amazon Prime free trial if you haven’t had a Prime membership or free trial for the last 12 months. If you have a trial and end it after 30 days, you’ll need to wait a year to do it again.

Lara Vukelich is a freelance writer based in San Diego, California. She has written for sites including Huffington Post, Expedia, Travelocity and CNET.